xanthic

[ zan-thik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a yellow or yellowish color.
2. Chemistry. of or derived from xanthine or xanthic acid.

xanthic

/ ˈzænθɪk /

adjective

1. of, containing, or derived from xanthic acid
2. rare.
   botany having a yellow colour

Word History and Origins

Origin of xanthic¹

From the French word xanthique, dating back to 1810–20. See xantho-, -ic

Example Sentences

The first, which included the yellow, was called the Xanthic; the second, which omitted the yellow, the Cyanic.

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Xanthic, flowers including yellow in their color, 45.

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Xan′thate, a salt of xanthic acid.—adj.

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"Perhaps if we find his xanthic highness after a good meal he will be inclined to be a bit more lenient," Loomis whispered with a forced laugh, trying to cheer his glum companions.

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On this day, it was ornamental designs engraved on tombstones, xanthic blooms of Magnolia trees, the flight of birds observed from the car, and now nests under a bridge.

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